Girl Name · Latin Origin
Lilly
Lilly is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Latin origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Lilly? It is a girl name, rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Lily.
Lilly meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lilly has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Lilly to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lilly as L·I·L·L·Y, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lilly is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lilly variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lillya, Lillye, Lillyy, Lill.
- Nicknames: Lil and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lilly with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lilly middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lily, Lilah, Lilie, Lilla, Lelah — full picks on the sibling names for Lilly guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lilly? Browse our names like Lilly guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lilly
What does the name Lilly mean?
Lilly has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Lilly?
Lilly originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lilly?
Lilly has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lilly a boy's or girl's name?
Lilly is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lilly in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lilly sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lilly?
Names that share Lilly's sound and style include Lily, Lilah, Lilie, Lilla, Lelah.
What middle names pair well with Lilly?
Good middle-name fits for Lilly pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lilly is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lilly is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lilly?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lilly share its rhythm without rhyming — Lily, Lilah, Lilie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.